Robinson R44
Foleyet — September 9, 2015
Event Information
| Date | September 9, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15WA454 |
| Event ID | 20160411X70823 |
| Location | Foleyet |
| Country | CA |
| Coordinates | 47.95945, -82.50889 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | Robinson |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | UNK |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On September 9, 2015, about 0015 Universal Time Coordinated, a Robinson R-44, C-GZFX, owned and operated by Apex Helicopters Inc. was found in a heavily wooded area about 17 nautical miles south of Foleyet, Ontario. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter departed on September 8, 2015, about 0100, from a camp on Horwood Lake, Ontario, and was destined to a forestry camp near Rollo Lake Ontario.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Canada. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from:
Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada
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200 Promenade du Portage
4th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec
Canada K1A 1K8
Telephone: 514-633-2952
Facsimile: 514-928-5809
E-mail: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the TSB of Canada.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.